# BeatSync vs OnBeat

The clearest difference is rating: OnBeat at 4.7 against BeatSync's 3.3. OnBeat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). BeatSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (38% vs 29%). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnBeat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. BeatSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

OnBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnBeat has 2.4K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of BeatSync's written reviews are positive against 29% of OnBeat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BeatSync ships an update every 2 months, OnBeat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatSync | OnBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onbeat-reels-maker-editor/id1635685232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KineMaster Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/794867411) | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392)

Easily create trendy music videos from your photos or a single video clip. Select a template, add your media and music, and let the app automatically sync effects to the beat. Export your creation or send it as a project file to KineMaster for advanced editing.

**Highlights:** Create trendy music videos, Automatic beat-synced effects, Use photos or one video clip, Select custom music, Send projects to KineMaster, No watermark, Save and share videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to work with
- 👍 Good transitions and effects
- 👍 Good beat syncing
- 👍 Works for photos
- 👍 Good for TikTok and short dance videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing often
- 🐛 App no working
- 🐛 Does not work for videos
- 🐛 App crashed when selecting videos
- 🐛 App crashes itself

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing often on iPhone 17
- App crashing when selecting videos
- App shuts down when adding video
- App crashes itself (April 2023)
- App crashed on iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose multiple videos and photos
- Add ability to add own music/songs
- Add ability to select certain part of song
- Allow using a short video for effects
- More effects


### OnBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onbeat-reels-maker-editor/id1635685232)

Effortlessly create stunning Reels and videos that sync to music. This app offers AI-powered beat synchronization, customizable templates, and a vast music library to make your content shine on social media.

**Highlights:** AI Auto Beat Sync, Video & Photo Collage, Extensive Music Library, Reels Templates & Layouts, Fonts & Text Editor, Video Filters, High-Quality Export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnBeat PRO (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| OnBeat PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| OnBeat PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| OnBeat PRO | $35.99 | per year |
| OnBeat PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| OnBeat PRO | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient video creation
- 💡 Customizable templates
- 🎨 Good variety of features
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Overly invasive permissions
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited template selection
- 🎵 Restricted music options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save or export videos
- Issues with media loading and syncing
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Glitches with full-screen and orientation changes

**Requested features**

- More free templates and music options
- Improved saving and exporting functionality
- Ability to use own music and media
- Better organization and project management
- Expanded editing tools and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatSync free?

BeatSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OnBeat free?

OnBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BeatSync or OnBeat?

OnBeat is rated higher. BeatSync averages 3.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while OnBeat averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do BeatSync or OnBeat have ads?

BeatSync shows ads; OnBeat does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeatSync or OnBeat?

BeatSync ships an update every 2 months, and OnBeat fortnightly. Most recently, BeatSync was updated on October 15, 2026 and OnBeat on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*